If you only get Social Security it is not taxable and you don't need to file a return unless you are married and filing Joint or your spouse is filing Married filing Separate.
Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:..
Married Filing Jointly: $32,000
Single or head of household: $25,000
Married Filing Separately: 0
